<strong>Christmas feasts: </strong>Food traditions are as varied as the people enjoying them. In France, a capon -- a male chicken that's renowned for its tenderness -- is a traditional holiday dish.
Christmas feasts: Food traditions are as varied as the people enjoying them. In France, a capon -- a male chicken that's renowned for its tenderness -- is a traditional holiday dish.
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<strong>France:</strong> A bûche de Noël makes for a sweet end to a lavish holiday meal in France.
France: A bûche de Noël makes for a sweet end to a lavish holiday meal in France.
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<strong>Italy: </strong>Tortellini in brodo is part of many an Italian Christmas Eve spread.
Italy: Tortellini in brodo is part of many an Italian Christmas Eve spread.
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<strong>Italy: </strong>Panettone -- a typical sweet bread -- is a Christmas must in Italy.
Italy: Panettone -- a typical sweet bread -- is a Christmas must in Italy.
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<strong>England: </strong>Yorkshire pudding is a savory baked good served at many Christmas dinners in England.
England: Yorkshire pudding is a savory baked good served at many Christmas dinners in England.
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<strong>England: </strong>Christmas pudding -- a dense cake sometimes served flaming with brandy -- is a holiday tradition in England.
England: Christmas pudding -- a dense cake sometimes served flaming with brandy -- is a holiday tradition in England.
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<strong>Greece: </strong>Honey cookies are often part of a traditional Greek Christmas celebration.
Greece: Honey cookies are often part of a traditional Greek Christmas celebration.
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<strong>Mexico: </strong>Posole is a traditional way to start a Mexican Christmas meal.
Mexico: Posole is a traditional way to start a Mexican Christmas meal.
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<strong>Costa Rica: </strong>Homemade tamales are a staple in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica: Homemade tamales are a staple in Costa Rica.
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<strong>Bahamas: </strong>Peas and rice grace many holiday plates in the Bahamas.
Bahamas: Peas and rice grace many holiday plates in the Bahamas.
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